Campaign Plans Split Hoover Roosevelt Fight For Votes
Washington reports that Hoover and Roosevelt face a crowded four months of campaigning with national committee chairs guiding strategy. Independent senators like Norris hint at shifts, Pinchot supporters weigh Roosevelts bid, and Alfred E. Smith backs the Democratic ticket. Dry groups await the Presidents acceptance speech as women’s prohibition reform groups align with Roosevelt. Hoover focuses on White House duties and clashes with Garner over relief policy.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Committee
Everett Sanders
James A. Farley
Norris
Hoover
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform
White House
John N. Garner
Garner
Governor Roosevelt Plans Campaign After Walker Case
The government finds providing aid burdensome but will push ahead with political moves. Governor Roosevelt intends to build a personal ally while proceeding on the case involving Mayor James J. Walker.
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Roosevelt
James J. Walker
Extra Session of Legislature Planned for Tax Relief
Gov. Ross S. Sterling announced a fall special session to submit tax relief measures, reduce State operation costs, and relieve counties and road districts of bonded indebtedness incurred for state highway construction. The plan targets both state and county fiscal relief.
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Ross S. Sterling
Faithful Texas official urged to seek re election
Seguin Texas July 4 1932 Hon Elbert M Barron Sherman Texas Dear Friend I notice with regret that you have opposition for re election It appears to me to be the purpose of enemies of tax reform to attack those who led the fight in the last Legislature and who are and have proven to be friends of the people He is an old man and has never sought public office though he has served Texas as Secretary of State State Tax Commissioner State Senator and Tax Survey Committee member He calls Barron the most able and fearless representative of the masses and urges his return to office to aid suffering people
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People of
Texas
F. C. Weinert
Typographical Gems Caption Capone’s Bullet-Proof Vest Attire
A Norfolk Virginian-Pilot caption notes Capone consistently wore a bullet proof vest at public appearances. The item highlights his insistence on protective gear amid public events.
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Capone
Norfolk
To Let Violin by Old Gentle Man in Family 100 Years
An Atlanta Journal notice offers a violin for rent from a longtime family owner. The instrument is praised for its excellent tone and guaranteed playability, reflecting its century-long heritage.
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Atlanta Journal
You Bet We Will It is unlucky to hear three cows
A quirky squib from Davenport Iowa reports that hearing three cows cawing on Tuesday is unlucky and urges stopping whatever you are doing when you hear them. The item preserves local newspaper voice and humor without further details.
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Davenport
Excitement in Fairyland Firefighting With Garden Roses
A garden rose water extinguished flames in Fairyland after a call to Fire Warden Dick Shore. An unidentified clipping notes the quick response and unusual method used to stop the blaze.
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Fairyland
Dick Shore
Charming Fractions in Will Allocate Estate Shares
The will values the estate at more than $20,000. It directs one third to the widow and two thirds to each child, distributing the estate among the widow and multiple children.
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Washington Evening Star
Another Beer Parade
A Boston Herald note suggests Mrs Rogers advocates resubmission to fix the 18th amendment claiming it would aid the dry cause. The remark frames the reform debate as a procedural fix rather than a new policy.
Blame Shared Between Public and Bankers, Says Californian
A Californian states that while the public bears some blame for recent events, Americans have been trained to trust bankers and rely on their support, viewing it as a revenue source. The remark appears in the Minneapolis Journal.
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Minneapolis Journal
Noted Threat Follows Ceremony Denial Incident
An incident reports a confrontation where Shaukart's son allegedly appeared with a knife and threatened to decapitate the priest if he performed the ceremony, labeling the act as a severe insult.
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Shaukart
Goethe’s Last Words: More Light Cited By Erie Dispatch Herald
In a terse note the Erie Dispatch Herald recalls Goethe’s final remark More light as a symbol of enduring enlightenment. The item contrasts his fading eyes with the nation’s abundant illumination and admonishes against gloom.
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Goethe
Erie
Dispatch-Herald
Hogwallow News Roundup Sparks Night Walk Delays
Sap Spradlen reports if the owl at the graveyard in Calf Ribs keeps eyeing him, he will take a new route. Atlas Peck, after winter reading, says he is ready to disagree with any view. Sidney Hocks meets an old friend on Tickville streets. Poke Eazley says his wife served a preacher and an old rooster for Sunday dinner.
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Sap Spradlen
Calf Ribs
Sidney Hocks
Tickville
Sidney
Poke Eazley
Budgeting Sense From Everyday Trades
A witty exchange about balancing a budget shows a teacher noting borrowed ideas from Arabs Romans and Italians. Charlie adds credits from neighbors the Smiths Browns and Miss Evans to illustrate common everyday exchanges.
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Charlie
Smiths
Chicago brewers plan $6 million outlay for beer
Ed ward Landsberg, president of Blatz, said six Chicago brewing concerns would invest about $6,000,000 in the first year if beer is legalized. He estimated $1,500,000 of that total would be paid as wages and his plant would employ 500 workers immediately once the law passes.
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Chicago
Edward Landsberg
Blatz Brewing Company
Landsberg
Weathered couple bickers over summer plans
A light domestic moment shows Helen urging summer plans while Closeman prefers to keep options open. The exchange hints at a tired marriage and desire for a restful season.
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Whitewright Gin & Ice Company
Mark Montgomery
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Atlas Peck
Sun Office
Helen
R. B. Nall
Sherman, Texas
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Nature
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